Insulating Mast Winch - Fair leads

[blahman]

Thanks to all who replied.

I wound up using 1/16" thick PVC shower pan liner for the insulation. Will not absorb water, UV stable and bloody easy to work with. I bedded the fasteners in Life Seal as Tef-Gel is not available locally. In addition, I have read on this board and others that Life Seal out performs TG in the tropics.

Either way, I intend to pull and service my winches annually; that oughtn't be enough time for significant corrosion to take place.

As for the fairlead, I've opted to stick with how the boat is set up. It has been working for 30 years with no fairlead/line running right from the mast head. A bit of diligence when hauling and it is fine.

Thank you for your input,
Aaron N.